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KSC PF switch to provide potting-friendly solution
C&K has launched its new KSC PF switch, aimed at giving designers a next-generation switch solution that is compact yet resilient to water ingress – and made to be potting friendly. Designers of applications in the automotive and medical device industries often need to ensure that the switches and components they use can withstand harsh environments – including liquids that could leak in during everyday use, or during the aft...
Inductor boasts frequency range up to 5MHz
The first device in its new IHSR series of high temperature commercial inductors has been released by Vishay Intertechnology. Designed for multi-phase, high current power supplies and filters in computer, industrial, and telecom applications, the Vishay Dale IHSR-4040DZ-51 offers a 50% reduction in DCR over typical power inductors and a 20% or greater profile reduction over similar ferrite products.
UL 508 certification for eight photorelays obtained
It has been announced that Toshiba Electronics Europe (Toshiba) has obtained approval to the industrial safety standard UL 508 and the UL product category NRNT for a total of eight photorelay products. The devices are also UL 1577 compliant and approved for use as industrial control switch and as solid state control devices for non-motor rated loads.
High current photorelays in DIP4 package
It has been announced that Toshiba Electronics Europe (Toshiba) has launched two new high current photorelays that are fabricated using the latest U-MOS IX semiconductor process.
GaN switches for high power densities
It has been announced that Finepower, a distribution specialist for power electronics, is adding semiconductor products from the GaN specialist VisIC Technologies to its product range. Gallium-nitride (GaN) power semiconductors are currently the tool of choice to significantly increase the power density of DC/DC converters or onboard charge units.
Tiny Ethernet switch for space critical applications
It has been announced that Advantech, a supplier of industrial communication solutions, has introduced an eight centimetre high EKI-2525LI Ethernet switch aimed at applications where space is a critical issue for users.
New range of rugged capacitive touch switches launched by Bulgin
The new range of rugged capacitive touch switches have been launched by Bulgin and are suitable for repetitive operation. The sealed IP68 rated switches are activated by the touch of a finger and can be used across a wide range of applications from heavy industrial to consumer appliances.
Broad range of process sealed switches
Process sealed switches offer dust tight housing with protection against splashing water, low pressure water jets or temporary immersion up to one meter with sealing degree reaching up to IP67. Also available with some series’ are protective splash proof boots.
UL approved relays with 50A rating
It has been announced that CIT Relay & Switch is offering the J115F Series 50A relay with UL approval and shorter than industry average lead times. The rugged J115F Series has high dielectric strength coil to contact up to 4000VRMS.
SSW detect switch for safety critical applications
It has been announced by C&K that they are introducing the new SSW Detect Switch. This next-gen double pole double throw (DPDT) device will enable customers to improve functional safety in their electronic designs. It is defined by several key features, including built-in redundancy, self-failure detection and lack of bi-stability with controlled switching time.